EEC Certified Floating Assistant Preschool Teacher (Part-Time)

YMCA Of Central Massachusetts•Southbridge, MA

2d•$17

About The Position

If you enjoy working with children and are a team player, please consider applying and joining our Y family located at the Sarah and Richard Hardy Center for Child Development in Southbridge! Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher, assists the classroom teacher in setting up and implementing daily curriculum which promotes social, cultural, educational, physical and emotional growth. Performs housekeeping chores as necessary. Provides a quality experience to children that focuses on the YMCA values.

Requirements

Meets educational and experience qualifications established by DEEC, NAEYC, and QRIS.
At least 18 years of age.
Must obtain, and keep current, certification in CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Has knowledge of and maintains NAEYC and DEEC standards.
Assists classroom teacher in implementing daily lesson/activity plans to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Greets parents and children and interacts with the children. Is aware of children’s safety at all times.
Makes and records observations of children.
Maintains classroom and equipment.
Change and feed children.
Supervise outdoor play, handwashing, toileting.
Is flexible to schedule changes.
Attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, staff training, and YMCA special events.
Additional duties as required and assigned by a supervisor to support the overall mission of the YMCA and to ensure the success of the Child Care Department.